The Masterpiece
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4.6 • 907 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller
“This character-driven romance will enthrall [Rivers’s] many fans.” ―Library Journal
The New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale with spiritual depth that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece.
A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want―money, women, fame. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. The demons of Roman’s past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. But Grace doesn’t know how her boss secretly wrestles with those demons: by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist―an alter ego that could destroy his career and land him in prison.
Like Roman, Grace is wrestling with ghosts and secrets of her own. After a disastrous marriage threw her life completely off course, she vowed never to let love steal her dreams again. But as she gets to know the enigmatic man behind the reputation, it’s as if the jagged pieces of both of their pasts slowly begin to fit together . . . until something so unexpected happens that it changes the course of their relationship―and both their lives―forever.
The Masterpiece is perfect for fans of:
• Clean contemporary romance
• Christian women’s fiction
• Riveting stories with themes of faith and forgiveness
“Rivers deftly threads Roman’s and Grace’s lives together as they tiptoe around their emotional scars, eventually shifting into a dance of tentative steps toward a love neither can resist. Fans of Christian romance will delight in this tale of salvation through love.”
―Kirkus Reviews
“Richly detailed characters with traumatic pasts are woven together with biblical truths and redemptive themes. . . . This is an amazing, beautifully written tale to be savored and pondered and shared with others.”
―Romantic Times
“Readers will marvel at Rivers’s storytelling arc encompassing the reconciliation of gritty past misdeeds and the work in progress of a life of forgiveness.”
―Booklist
“Fans of Francine Rivers will eagerly devour The Masterpiece and find exactly what they are looking for: a beautifully written story of faith, romance, and the power that true freedom can bring.”
―Bookreporter
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestseller Rivers (Redeeming Love) brings unexpected faith to a fictionalized Banksy character in this ambitious novel. Roman Velasco is an artist who has his own studio, rising prestige, and large commissions yet he keeps secret his life as the Bird, a renowned and elusive graffiti artist. Roman has searched for meaning in women, drink, and art but finds himself empty and angry. Enter Grace Moore, an emotionally wounded single mother who finds her meaning in God. She signs on as Roman's personal assistant, eager for the job but not so sure about the temperamental artist. Rivers pits the brokenness of these two Roman's abandonment and trust issues and Grace's guilt and pain against each other and the power of Jesus. Although Rivers too often uses phrases such as "he muttered a four-letter word" in place of cruder words, and frequently reverts to what feels like Christian jargon ("Two people saved by grace. That makes you my brother in Christ."), the tale will have her long-standing fans hooked. And the fully formed Roman will likely garner her new ones.
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a novel that intertwines deep, flawed characters with a redemptive journey that mirrors the road to salvation. The book follows two complex people —Roman Velasco, a successful yet tormented artist, and Grace Moore, a woman seeking stability after a painful past. Their stories unfold with masterful pacing, each twist and revelation adding layers to their transformation.
Roman, haunted by his childhood trauma, hides behind wealth and talent, while Grace, despite her own scars, strives to live out her faith with integrity. Their dynamic is both compelling and heart-wrenching, making every moment of their journey feel personal and real.
Rivers has a gift for weaving biblical themes into a novel that is not only easy to read but also deeply moving. The story doesn’t preach; instead, it invites the reader to experience redemption through the characters’ eyes. And just when you think you know where the story is headed, Rivers delivers unexpected twists, keeping you engaged.
Masterpiece is exactly that—a masterpiece. It’s a book that not only entertains but also stirs the soul, reminding us of God’s relentless pursuit of our hearts. Must read.